Delhi air quality remains ‘very poor’ with toxic smog disrupting flight, train services

The Delhi and national capital region (NCR) continued to record air quality in “very poor” category on Monday, December 22. With toxic smog covering the region, travel is expected to be hampered due to disruptions in flight and train operations.

As of 8:05 am, Delhi recorded AQI at 366 levels, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)’s Sameer mobile application. One of the pollution recording station out of 40 was not working properly in Delhi on December 22.

#WATCH | Delhi | Visuals around Anand Vihar area as a thick layer of toxic smog engulfs the national capital.

AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is 402, categorised as ‘severe’, as claimed by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board).

CAQM (Commission for Air Quality… pic.twitter.com/WpqLQUPDrR

— ANI (@ANI) December 22, 2025

The Anand Vihar station recorded AQI at 404, while Bawana recorded AQI at 408. Jahangirpuri (403), Mundka (401), Narela (418), Rohini (402), and Wazirpur (405) stations recorded AQI in severe categories.

Layer of toxic smog was seen engulfing various regions in the city, with low visibility recorded in ITO, Sarai Kale Khan, Anand Vihar, Ghazipur and India Gate among others.

#WATCH | Delhi | Drone visuals from the NH 24 as a thick layer of toxic smog blankets the city. pic.twitter.com/CNiPK49Ohk

— ANI (@ANI) December 22, 2025

News agency PTI reported that dense fog has disrupted the train operations in the city, with several trains were reported to be rescheduled at the New Delhi Railway Station.

Delhi Airport, however, stated that flight operations continued normally despite the dense fog in the region.

#WATCH | Delhi | Dense layer of toxic smog engulfs the runway at Indira Gandhi International Airport. pic.twitter.com/hja3Y3AL4b

— ANI (@ANI) December 22, 2025

In an advisory on X (formerly Twitter), the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said, “Low visibility procedures are in progress at Delhi Airport. All flight operations are functioning normally.”

Passenger Advisory issued at 08:00 hours.

Please click on this link for real-time winter-ready travel updates: https://t.co/KkKldKUlLQ#DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory #DELAdvisory pic.twitter.com/moaVxaNv1P

— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) December 22, 2025

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning that thick haze is likely to continue for next two days in North India.